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Belgium is booming and now’s the time to explore its four cities in one. Delve into Euro-culture in dynamic Brussels, stroll around the historic buildings of Bruges, find the sparkle in Antwerp’s diamonds and high fashion, and hide away in the bars of up-and-coming Ghent. Seek out the best of everything with our discerning guide.Be A Culture Vulture – our expert authors will show you fine art, comic heroes and Art Nouveau architectureDiscerning Eating Listings – whether you want a local bistro tucked away from the main drag or haute cuisine in the finest restaurant in townLay Back And Rest Your Head – with insider reviews of the best places to stayThe Best In Beer – learn to love Belgian brews with our fine selection of old pubs, classy bars and trendy clubsFind Your Way – grid-referenced gatefold maps and comprehensive travel information help you move around the cities with confidence

Endless beaches, snowcapped mountains, bush re­treats, historic townships and Aus­tralia’s sassiest city – Victoria is proof that good things come in small packages. Whether you want open vistas or urban spaces, big events or intimate escapes, Lonely Planet offers the perfect getaway with the only comprehensive guidebook to Victoria.Tap Into The Pulse with our inside information on magical Melbourne’s best eateries, watering holes, and sports and arts eventsWet Your Whistle – dedicated Wineries chapter offers expert advice on Victoria’s wine industryGet Out There with our tips for activities in the air, on land or on water – from ballooning to bushwalking, skiing to surfingRest Your Head – with country pubs, hip hotels, B&,Bs and campsites, we’ve got your sleeping options coveredFind Your Way or lose yourself (if you prefer) – with over 70 maps of cities, towns, regions and national parks

Sunscreen: check! Surf gear: check! Lonely Planet: check! Make the great Aussie pilgrimage up the eastern seaboard – sun-kissed realm of beaches and buzzing cities, wilderness and wildlife, country retreats and wineries. Our definitive guidebook gives you detailed regional coverage for the perfect coastal odyssey.Cruise The Coast – coverage of the best beaches from St Kilda Esplanade to the Great Barrier Reef, and beyondEmbrace The Outdoors – whether it’s boating or bungee jumping, cycling or surfing, we’ll help you to an adrenaline highSuss Out The Cities – inside information on how to make the most of magical Melbourne, sassy Sydney and breezy BrisbaneTaste The Tucker – freshly shucked rock oysters, snags sizzling on the barbie or fresh mangoes, whatever you fancy, we’ll have you salivatingGo Your Own Way – 95 maps to help you navigate from sports event to market to beach, and detours to escape the crowds

Let the good times roll in New Orleans, where folks are friendly, food is fabulous and drinks come in 'go cups'. Birthplace of jazz and the blues, the city blends European and Afro-Caribbean cultures unlike anyplace else on earth. With a savvy mix of selective reviews, Best of New Orleans fits the Big Easy squarely in your pocket. • PLAN YOUR VISIT with handy fold-out maps, detailed itineraries, highlights and day trips that make exploring New Orleans a breeze • SOAK IT UP savor the city's unique ambience on a French Quarter walking tour, on a Mississippi River cruise, at an above-ground cemetery or on a Bourbon St balcony • EAT, EAT, EAT! savor unique Cajun and Creole gumbo and jambalaya, lengthy seven-course breakfasts, or ubiquitous crawfish - pinch da head, suck da tail • SHAKE YOUR THING to world-class musicians at legendary bars and clubs, or among revelers at festivals like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest - top entertainment tips throughout • SLEEP IN STYLE in a manicured southern mansion, luxury high-rise, restored Creole town house, or charming Victorian inn - lodging options for all budgets

With a brooding castle at one end and the new Scottish Parliament at the other, Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a walk through Scottish history. But no museum city this: the nonstop nightlife, cutting-edge shopping and packed festival programme makes Auld Reekie a compelling destination year round. Is it all fur coat and nae knickers? Why don’t you find out!Explore – inspirational walking tours and full color maps guide you through Edinburgh’s winding streets and hidden cornersFestival City – from jazz and blues to Hogmanay and the Fringe, our resident author explores Edinburgh’s festival calendarEat, Drink &, Be Merry – discerning reviews track down the city’s finest eateries, coolest bars and good old-fashioned pubsSleep In Style – friendly hostels, charming B&,Bs, boutique hotels and romantic hideaways: the pick of Edinburgh’s accommodationDetailed Day Trips – go further with excursions to Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews

Great move. You’ve just picked up Lonely Planet’s hometown guide – and we know world-class Melbourne better than anyone else. We’ve gladly pulled out our best to cover every inch of abundant cultural turf. Applaud honest, insider reviews and stunning colour by staff photographers (see if you can spot one taken from our rooftop). This is the game we play 24/7.Kick Off your trip with expert history, culture and art &, architecture chapters by academics, artists and radicalsHandball ordinary stuff: we’ve handpicked hidden bars, top restaurants and the best music venues so you can get on with having a good timeScore some great bargains on our unrivalled shopping stripsRoar With The Crowd – get rugged up and get vocal at the footy with the localsBreak Away From The Pack – relax in spa country, coastal wilderness or the Mornington Peninsula

This is the only pocket guide to Beijing, with fold-out maps and script in text for every listing. The 2008 Olympics means Beijing is more welcoming than ever. The insider picks on the best restaurants and sights save time in this massive city. 2003 saw 75 per cent increase in foreign visitors. China will host a summit meeting, involving Chinese and African leaders next year in Beijing, in a bid to institute the layout of Sino-African cooperation. There are 61 million Chinese investors in the stock market. There are 60 million members of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese Emperor Shi Huang-Ti built a network of 270 palaces, linked by tunnels, and was afraid of assassination that he slept in a different palace each night. Fingerprinting was used in China as early as 700 A.D.

Features detailed insight into history, culture and city life, along with expanded, opinionated reviews. Dedicated history chapter written by a leading historian. Handy Korean script for easy navigation. Practical advice on living and working in Seoul.

In creating this brand new series, we have listened to travellers' needs and created a series that enables travellers to travel the way they want to. This title offers a City Diary that takes readers to the best events and festivals around. It includes an Itineraries chapter that allows travellers to plan their time effectively. New Neighbourhood structure better reflects how visitors see the city - holistically rather than isolated 'points of interest'. There is new directory of practical information. New Themes section gives eat, sleep and shop information - and allows the reader to access the city by subculture (eating out, gay culture, art and more). It comes with a detachable pull-out map. It highlights San Fransisco's quirky side as well as the must-sees like Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Travel to three lands in one, and enjoy the cultures of the Chinese, Indians and Malays in delicious colour. It’s all about the food: nurture an endless appetite for hawker-stall snacks and sublime dining. Make some time for modern art, traditional temples and some of the best shopping in Asia, then swap the urban scene for a sojourn into pockets of rainforest.Feast – eat amazingly well, whatever your budgetLive Large in cool bars and hot clubsExplore the urban jungle with our detailed, thorough mapsMix It Up – taste Little India, inhale Kampong Glam, feel the bustle of heritage ChinatownEnjoy The Riches – immerse yourself in the Asian Civilisations Museum or peruse the fruits of Orchard Rd

A full-colour pocket guide that offers Venice's top attractions. It features easy-to-use grid-referenced maps and a vaporetto-routes map; walking tours that help visitors make the most of their time in this romantic city; and expert advice on how to best experience this culturally-rich and iconic city.

The Lonely Planet Regional Guides are the complete guides for independent travellers. They feature inspirational colour highlights sections, tailored itineraries, insider tips and opinionated reviews from authors with intimate ties to the region.

Containing activities and trips for travelling with children, this text presents detailed advice for exploring Brittany and Normandy by bike or by car. It reviews the best places to sample the freshest Breton seafood and the creamiest Norman cuisine.

the longest running and best selling guide to South India we have extensive coverage of Goa and Kerala, it's not all sun, sand and full moon parties, this guide also features top tips on South Indian cuisine, arts and culture superior maps, listings and practical information South Indians are far more likely to be vegetarians than North Indians, no tandoori chicken or vindaloo curries here Kerala is the only Indian state governed by the Communist Party of India perhaps coincidentally, Kerala enjoys the nations highest literacy rates and lowest disease rates Kerala's state language is Malayalam, which is a palindrome and they are far more likely to speak English than Hindi

Part of the Lonely Planet Regional Guide Series. The only stand alone guidebook to the Northern Territory, home to some of Australia's most iconic natural wonders.

Turin is the Italian gateway city to Europe's famous ski resorts and home of the Turin Shroud. This lean, easy-to-use, fact-filled guide highlights Turin as the host city of the 2006 Winter Olympics, expected to attract one million spectators. It includes a map of the city's brand-new metro system, as well as four walking tours of this foot-friendly city using grid-referenced, gatefold maps.